Inspired by Wild Places
I haven’t always been inspired by wild places. For many years, I was much more interested in the delights that a city can offer. Life was busy, buzzing and noisy. There was no time to think, it was all a whirlwind of people and action….
Five Masters’ Iconic Flower Paintings
Five Masters’ Iconic Flower Paintings that debunk the idea that flower painting is only for beginners – and they are just the start. Painting flowers is joyful for so many reasons: the colour, the shapes, even the scent. All aspects are sensory, right down to the…
Letter to a Young Artist
What would you say if you were to write a letter to a young artist (specifically, the younger you)? I loved this question in the interview with Mary from Wonky Wheel of Finchingfield. The article introduces the Uncontained exhibition featuring my floral paintings and Stephie…
How to display artwork at home
Have you ever wondered how to display artwork at home when you’ve run out of wall space? You see a painting that you’ve fallen in love with and you are bursting to buy it, but there’s just no space left on your walls – not…
Cropping a Painting: a studio story
Cropping a painting involves some key aesthetic decisions for the artist. This week I shared my process as I cropped an abstract landscape
Use art to stay connected
It has been tough being out of touch with friends and family during lockdown but some of my friends have found ways to use art to stay connected. Most of us have realised that people are even more important than we ever thought they were…